Briar, Texas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Briar, Texas
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Location of Briar, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| Counties | Tarrant, Wise, Parker |
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| • Total | 21.9 sq mi (56.8 km2) |
| • Land | 20.5 sq mi (53.0 km2) |
| • Water | 1.5 sq mi (3.9 km2) |
| Elevation | 745 ft (227 m) |
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| • Total | 7,035 |
| • Density | 320.78/sq mi (123.86/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Zip Code |
76023, 76020, 76179
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| FIPS code | 48-10192 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1331241 |
Briar is a small community in Texas, United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially a city with its own local government. Briar is located across three different counties: Parker, Tarrant, and Wise. It's also very close to the western side of Eagle Mountain Lake. In 2020, about 7,035 people lived in Briar.
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Where is Briar Located?
Briar is found in the state of Texas. Its exact location is at 32.973507 degrees North and 97.540710 degrees West. This puts it in a central part of the United States.
The community covers a total area of about 56.8 square kilometers (or 21.9 square miles). Most of this area is land, about 53.0 square kilometers (20.5 square miles). The rest, about 3.9 square kilometers (1.5 square miles), is made up of water. This water area is about 6.83% of Briar's total size.
Who Lives in Briar?
According to the 2020 United States census, there were 7,035 people living in Briar. This population was spread across 1,908 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Out of these, 1,437 were families.
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| 2020 | 7,035 | — | |
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What Can You Find in Briar?
Briar has a few local places for residents. You can find three convenience stores, which are great for quick stops. There's also a liquor store and a bar. One of the convenience stores even has a small restaurant where you can grab a bite to eat.
Briar is also close to bigger towns like Azle and Boyd. These nearby towns offer many more shops and businesses. Briar itself has several churches and is known for having a friendly, small-town feel.
Learning in Briar
Students in Briar attend schools that are part of different school districts. These include the Azle, Boyd, and Springtown Independent School Districts. This means students might go to schools in different nearby towns depending on where they live in Briar.
See also
In Spanish: Briar (Texas) para niños
